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University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center provides Beachwood and the surrounding communities with personalized and convenient access to nationally recognized health care, delivered by leading experts in primary, specialty and emergency care.

Description


The Nursing Assistant II (NA II) is an entry-level position specifically designed for current nursing students aiming to enrich their preparation for a nursing career. Under the guidance of an experienced nurse, you will acquire valuable hands-on experience by providing safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status. The role is designed to build upon the experience gained in the classroom and during clinical rotations.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct patient care delivery (includes ADLs, hygiene measures, select treatments, patient/family education, discharge preparation)
• Communication and documentation of interventions and observations
• Participation in quality improvement process
• Involved in learning and self-improvement
• Initiates and maintains a positive relationship with patients/customers and coworkers

Current NA II opportunities exist across UH Ahuja Medical Center ! NA II candidates hired into Ahuja Medical Center will be placed in the Float Pool and will have the opportunity to work on the below units based on departmental needs:

• Emergency
• General Acute Care (Medical/Surgical)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Operative Services
• PACU
• Step Down

Qualifications:
Experience/Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Successful completion of a Nursing Fundamentals course required.

Special Skills, Equipment: Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (i.e. stethoscope, thermometers, glucometers, and electronic monitoring devices). Excellent communication skills.

Education: Current enrollment in an accredited A.D.N. nursing program required. Current enrollment in a BSN nursing program preferred.

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